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Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua

Sigurdbua is a 14 m² one-room unit for two at Villa Lofoten in Kvalnes, a group of restored buildings once owned by local fishermen and farmers, with a kitchenette, a sea-view terrace and a bathroom in the basement.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Kvalnes, near Henningsvær

Villa Lofoten runs accommodation in renovated buildings that belonged to fishermen and farmers in the small community of Kvalnes, and is certified by Ecotourism Norway. Booking.com gives Sigurdbua 14 m².

Villa Lofoten says Sigurdbua sleeps two, using a loft bed for one guest and a convertible sofa for the other, and fits it out with a desk, a fridge and a two-hotplate oven; Booking.com lists a double bed. Water for cooking comes from the basement, which is also where the shower and toilet are. The host has explained on Booking.com that reaching them means stepping outside.

The unit is on the ground floor of a semi-detached building, with its own entrance, a terrace and a patio with outdoor furniture and sea views. Guests may use the shared outdoor spaces, kayaks and bicycles, and a breakfast basket or welcome dinner can be ordered ahead.

Why stay here

A small, characterful base at an eco-certified place in Kvalnes, with sea views, kayaks and bicycles to use, and the option of a pre-ordered breakfast basket.

Who it’s for

Solo travellers, couples or two friends who travel light and do not mind going outside to reach the bathroom.

Highlights

  • Part of Villa Lofoten, certified by Ecotourism Norway
  • 14 m² unit sleeping two
  • Sea-view terrace and patio
  • Kayaks and bicycles for guests
  • Breakfast baskets and welcome dinners to order ahead
  • Guest rating of 9.9 from 9 Booking.com reviews

Things to consider

The shower and toilet are in the basement and are reached from outside. The unit is 14 m². Villa Lofoten asks guests to stay at least three nights. Check-in is from 17:00, with arrival time sent ahead, and check-out is by 12:00. Quiet hours are from midnight to 07:00. There are no cots or extra beds. Smoking, pets, parties and hen or stag groups are not allowed on this listing.

The accommodation

One 14 m² unit for two on the ground floor of a semi-detached building. Booking.com lists a double bed, while Villa Lofoten describes a loft bed plus a sofa that also sleeps one. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and hairdryer in the basement, reached from outside. Towels and linen provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
One-Bedroom Apartment214 m²; Booking.com lists a double bed, Villa Lofoten a loft bed and a sofa bed; bathroom in the basement

Facilities

  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

WiFi (per Villa Lofoten), heating, desk, washing machine, tumble dryer. Terrace, patio, outdoor furniture and outdoor dining area. Private entrance. Free private parking. Kayaks and bicycles for guests. Non-smoking.

Self-catering: kitchenette with an oven with two hotplates, microwave, fridge, kettle and tea and coffee maker; cooking water from the basement. Villa Lofoten takes advance orders for breakfast baskets and welcome dinners.

Location

At 968 Haverringen in Kvalnes (8360), a rural setting with sea and mountain views. The nearest destination this guide covers is Henningsvær, about 22 km away in a straight line.

968 Haverringen, 8360 Kvalnes

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 31 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 27 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 32 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 35 km
  • Galleri Espolin: 44 km
  • Svolvær Torg: 49 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 31 km away, Svolvær Torg as 49 km and Borga Radarstasjon as 27 km.

Questions

Where is the bathroom at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua?
Downstairs, in the building's basement, which holds the shower and toilet. The host has said on Booking.com that you go outside to get to it.
Is there a minimum stay at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua?
Yes. Villa Lofoten asks guests to stay at least three nights, a policy linked to its Ecotourism Norway certification.
How many people does Sigurdbua sleep?
Two. Villa Lofoten describes a loft bed plus a sofa that also sleeps one; Booking.com lists a double bed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua?
Check-in is from 17:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Quiet hours are from midnight to 07:00.
Can guests use kayaks and bicycles at Villa Lofoten?
Yes. Villa Lofoten says all its guests can use its kayaks and bicycles and the outdoor spaces.
Is breakfast available at Sigurdbua?
The unit is self-catering, but Villa Lofoten takes advance orders for breakfast baskets and welcome dinners.
Which airport is nearest to Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 25 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua.
Does Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua.
Is there parking at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua.
What is Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua's guest rating?
Villa Lofoten - Sigurdbua is rated 9.9 out of 10 on Booking.com from 9 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.